Online Crowdfunding Courses

We have watched both of these online crowdfunding courses created by our Education Partners from beginning to end and can attest to their quality. The instructors are industry experts. Scroll down to read more about each course to determine which is a better fit for your potential campaign.

Crowdfunding to Win

Crowdfunding for Social Good

Courses

Course Description

Course Curriculum

Crowdfunding to Win

Taught by our Community Resource Partner Tim Wright of twintangibles.
$40 for lifetime access to the 15-unit course (1.5 hours total class time)

Best for: small business, entrepreneurs, creators, makers

I Wanna Win!

Course Description:

Introduction to Crowdfunding to Win

Section 1: Principles

What is Crowdfunding?
The Principles of Crowdfunding

Section 2: The TAMP Process

Introduction to TAMP / T – Target
TAMP – A – Audit
TAMP – M – Methodology
TAMP – P – Planning & Prep

I Wanna Win!

Section 3: Practical Considerations

Building a Crowd
Messaging
Monitoring & Metrics
Costing Campaign
Getting Help
Components of a Good Campaign

Section 4: After Winning

When It’s All Over
Conclusion

I Wanna Win!

Crowdfunding for Social Good

Taught by Community Resource Partner Devin Thorpe of Your Mark on the World.
$26.50/monthly subscription or $197 lifetime access (50% off when you use our link)
44-unit course (3 hours total class time)

Best for: nonprofits, social enterprises, personal causes

Let’s Do Some Good!

COURSE CURRICULUM

Introduction

Welcome – FREE
Download the Workbook
Workbook Purchase Option – FREE
PowerPoint slides in PDF
Introduction to Crowdfunding for Social Good – FREE
Crowdfunding 101 – FREE
Crowdfunding for Social Good book Purchase – FREE

Phase I: Reconnaissance (How Much Can You Raise?)

Reconnaissance (An overview)
Step 1: Assess Your Team
Step 2: Assess Your Cause
Step 2-a: Rate the “Face”
Step 2-b: Rate the Urgency
Step 2-c: Rate the Politics
Step 2-d: Rate the Geography
Step 2-e: Rate the Community
Step 2-f: Rate the Project or Event
Step 3: Calculating your fundraising potential
Going Viral: what it takes
Crowdfunding Platforms for Nonprofits

Phase II: Preparation (The First Steps Before Launching Your Campaign)

Preparation
Step 1: Your Campaign Video
Step 2: Engage Your Partners
Step 3: Organize Your Lists
Step 4: Pick Your Rewards
Step 5: Write a Press Release
Pro tip: Send me your press release!
Step 6: Target the Media (and why you need to)

Phase III: Ground War (How To Raise 30% Of Your Goal Before You Launch)

The Ground War
Step 1: Engaging Your Big Backers
Step 3: Pre-Campaign Emails (that actually raise money)
Step 4: Track Your Contacts To Maximize Results

Phase IV: Air War (The Public Campaign: From Launch To The Finish Line)

Air War
Step 1: How to Reach the Media
Step 2: Have a Ball — or at Least a Party
Step 3: Engage Social Media
Coordinate With Your Team
Facebook Advertising (without throwing your money away)
Demo: How to Advertise on Facebook
Demo: How to Create a Custom Audience
Demo: How to Create a Lookalike Audience
Step 4: The Big Finish – keys to crossing the finish line

Conclusion

The Power of Crowdfunding to Change the World
Investment Crowdfunding
You are the cavalry

Let’s DO Some Good!

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